Alaska Online Public Notices #2024200563

Regulatory Changes for Delegation Authority by Licensed Optometrists in Alaska

This opportunity involves proposed regulatory changes by the Alaska Board of Examiners in Optometry, part of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Board of Examiners in Optometry - Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory notice rather than a procurement opportunity. - No products or services are requested; the notice pertains to changes in regulations governing delegation authority for licensed optometrists. - Key regulatory changes: - Implements statutory updates to AS 08.72 (per HB309) - Establishes requirements for licensed optometrists to delegate routine optometry services to non-licensed agents - Clarifies standards for delegation, including supervision and training - Specifies tasks that cannot be delegated (e.g., professional medical judgment, pain management, assessment, care planning, counseling, prescription transmission, medication management, injectable administration) - Defines when delegation constitutes unprofessional conduct - The notice invites public comment on the proposed regulations.

Description

The Alaska Board of Examiners in Optometry proposes changes to regulations implementing statutory changes related to the delegation of routine optometry services by licensed optometrists to non-licensed agents. The proposed changes include establishing requirements for delegation and clarifying when delegation constitutes unprofessional conduct. The regulations aim to provide a formal framework for delegation without expanding the scope of practice or increasing costs. Public comments are invited until September 21, 2026.

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